Smoked Gouda Béchamel

Béchamel is a classic French white sauce made by stirring milk into a cooked mixture of flour and butter. Adding smoked Gouda makes it thick, creamy, cheesy and irresistible.
Great Comfort Food Recipes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups whole milk

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/4 pound smoked Gouda cheese, coarsely shredded

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

Salt and freshly ground pepper

How to Make It

Step

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour and whisk over moderately high heat for 30 seconds. Add the milk and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Cook over moderate heat, whisking constantly, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the cream, smoked Gouda, paprika and nutmeg and whisk just until the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Use right away or cover directly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.